Bali

Bali, Indonesia was amazing. I had a great time and really enjoyed the people. They were actually a little too friendly at times. Every where we went we were asked if we wanted this or that.........I can't really share it all in writing. We were in Kuta Beach. I didn't know this until we were there, but it was also the site of the bombing October 12, 2002.

I did get a little tan, I have some lines to prove it. However, I fell in love with a group of people. The country and the people really touched my heart and I so hope that I have an opportunity to go back to Indonesia if not Bali again some day in the future.

The part of the trip that stands out the most for me is a part that I didn't get pictures of. I don't even know if I could truly write about it. All I do know is that I met the Risen Christ in it. It was on the way up to a volcano on Thursday, December 28. Just looking out into the country side of Bali and talking with God. I know that there were five other people in the car with me, but for this half hour........I am telling you, I was only with God. I know at one point I questioned why I was in Korea and not Indonesia. I was also able to get confirmation on my decision. God also spoke about the future and I had a good reflection on all the events and steps of the past year. I would have loved to have asked the driver to stop a million times so I could take pictures of all I was seeing, but even more I wish there was a way to take a picture or a video or something of what I was experiencing with Daddy God. All I hope is that it is something I can hold on to in my heart and mind for a while.

The past year of my life has been incredible........sure it has had its ups and downs, and definitely some surprises along the way but the best part is that God has and is in it all. The things I have learned and how I have grown. To see the Risen Lord in each and every moment that has come to be...........all I can say is Praise Him.

I will add that I got what I wanted for Christmas!!!! God is good. He has given me a peace and four confirmations now about coming home to Denver at the end of this school year. So I got my answer and a phone call.